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Sunday, April 26, 2009

My Latest Acquisition....

Hello! Did a month really slip on by me since I last posted? My sincerest apologies!

Anyway - since my time off from blogging mainly meant that I was being totally self indulgent and spending my time engrossed in a series of books that I wasn't even bothering to eat/shower/clean house, let alone fight with my antiquated computer & try to post anything new for you.

So after a few emails this morning - telling me to get off my arse and post something ;) I realized I haven't shown you this little item that I have had on layaway for a few months. Told you it's easier to explain (or not!) to the hubby when things are on a payment plan! and he has yet to notice anyway...sigh...gotta love him.

She's from the late 1800's and I just fell in love with her (my thanks goes to Vanna, of course who unknowingly got me started on a new frenzy searching out "busts" - nope, I still can't say that with a straight face!) She was purchased on RubyLane from a store called "DollMary". Mary is the owner and was so willing to let me do layaway. She has many beautiful things listed and is a real sweetheart, so click on the link and stop on by her store.

Isn't she pretty?.....

Okay - now that I am out of hibernation, I will be around to visit all of your blogs that I have missed these last few weeks. Happy Sunday!

I've missed your wonderful posts and seeing all the changes that must be taking place. Your new bust is stunning. She truly is gorgeous. Vanna does have a way of making us all take a second look around and wish we had a few different things. lol Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Marty

Well hello!!! I don't think you know me yet. I'm a little new to blogging, but I first saw you on RMS and quickly added you to my faves there. Then, lo and behold, I spotted you here! Yay for me! I love that bust and you have it in such a lovely vignette. You seem to have a knack for that for sure! Please stop by and visit me sometime! ~Kim

Girl I have been putting your face on milk cartons...my next step was to start dragging the river looking for you...OH GIRL I am so glad to see you back..I thought maybe they kept you in Washington to pay off my tax debt ha ha!! Now girl I am loving that Bust job you got there..she is a beauty my friend..I also started a colletions of Bust's thanks to Winks ha ha!! Oh my friend don't you just love the old layaway plan...girl I would't have half of what I got without it...they were to call me the "Queen of layaway " here in the mountains...Most of our good shops are gone now...real sad for me..But girl I got into another new collection last month...White Ironstone..WOW!! does it ever stop..Poor Len just rolls his eyes at me ha ha!! Chari just started this new meme today..which I just love ..its doing a repost..so its already done...You should think about doing it and showning all the new blogger your beautiful home laurie..I would love to drool again at it my friend..Can you tell I'm glad your back?? Any hoo May you have a great Sunday...hope your babies are doing great girl...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Oh Laura, I LOVE YOUR BUST!! Couldn't resist, but I reeeeeeealy do! She is beautiful, and your vignette with the hydrangas and this pretty girl just looks beautiful. So glad you've come out to play again. I've missed you. laurie

Hi Laurie & welcome back!!! Actually, I'm on a semi-bloggy break myself right now...so much to do---so little time. Your "girl" is a real beauty...the detail is amazing! She looks right at home in your beautiful vignette!;-) Bo

Hi Laurie,This is my first visit to your blog, but it certainly won't be the last! I live in Northern Cali too!

I've just spent about the last hour or so looking through your blog! What an awesome home you have! I very much love your style of decorating and felt a connection to your stories. Your words seem to flow so easily and naturally! It was such a pleasure to visit you and your blog, I hope we can get better aquainted. Please feel free to visit me any time!

Laurie, I hope everything is ok with you. I'm missing ya! Since you are the one who gave me the courage to bring my "secret" blog out of the closet, I wanted to let you know that Embracing Eyes now has a Chapter 3, but it REALLY leaves you hanging! laurie

Hey Laurie just had to pop in to tell you how much I have missed seeing you...Hope you had a wonderful Summer with your children...Hope all is well on your side of the mountain my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

I adore the new bust, I have 2 different ones and the hunting for them can become addictive, they sure do add a nice touch and yours is beautiful. thanks for sharing, nice to talk with a compulsive decorator like myself...phyllis.. come visit I am a new follower

Hey you....I know my excuse for not getting to visit but what's yours! lol lol I have missed you my sweet friend....hope all is well with you and yours and that You have a glorious and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Laurie, it's been a long, long time since you've posted. I've missed your blog and seeing what all you've done to your beautiful home. Hope everything is well with you and this is just a break. If that's the case, please come back !!!

I found your blog via another blog on the sidebar...can't remember which one now! Anyway, this bust is absolutely beautiful!!! I just love it. Your header is gorgeous as well...assuming it's your beautiful home. Visit me sometime!

Oh POOP!!! Laurie it's been two years since you last posted. It's been the same for me and I JUST saw this post!!~! Oh my goodness!! I sure hope you have this email enabled so you don't see this message years from now! (If at all *gulps*) But girlfriend I'm soooo thrilled that I inspired you to collect some busts! (Sheesh you might have two hundred of them by now?) And what a BEAUTIFUL girl she is! I woulda tackled you for her *winks* Lol! Anyhoo I hope all is going great in your world. I know how life can really get in the way of blogging. Take care. Vanna

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About Me

I really enjoy decorating. I love reading books about decorating, watching tv shows about decorating, talking about...well you get the point! I am no expert but I love to rearrange things, shop for fabrics, sew, paint, you name it. If it's in the spirit of decorating I'm there!..Aside from all that decorating...I am a mother to 3 kids, a daughter 10 & 2 boys, 8 & 3. My husband works in construction & landscaping...lucky me, you are thinking right? well, yes and no..he is quite handy...just doesn't have the time to check things off my long "Honey-Do" list, but he's a wonderful guy and gives me free reign in the house. Florals, plaids, roosters and all! :)